Study Guide Exam 2 POS 1041 What experience did the earliest citizens of our country have with governance prior to the Articles of Confederation First representative assembly in 1619 First Continental Congress 1774 Second Continental Congress1775 6 What were other influences on the constitutional drafters John Locke social contract Thomas Hobbes consent of governed Montesquieu separation of powers Who has been called the Father of the Constitution James Madison What is a confederation Highly decentralized governmental system in which derives limited authority from the states national government rather directly from its citizens important No national revenue source decisions What were the problems with the Articles of Confederation Nine states support needed for any action Unanimous for No chief executive No judicial branch one house Every state had a vote No punishment for inaction What event led to the convening of the constitutional convention in 1787 Shays Rebellions James Madison came to the convention with his Virginia Plan What elements were put in the constitution What elements were not in the constitution What were the four major principles in designing the constitution Republicanism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Federalism Large state small state Representation States with population would get larger Representation What were the compromises the Founders enacted larger Slaves Representation 3 5th rule Election of President What was the New Jersey Plan The Connecticut compromise New Jersey Plan Each state represented Connecticut Compromise Bicameral house one based on one on statehood population How was the electoral college a compromise Because electors select the president How are amendments added to the constitution 2 3 vote of House and Senate Vote of 3 4 state legislatures States can call a constitutional convention but never have Who were the Federalists The Anti federalists Who is the most famous Anti federalist They fought over the constitution and compromised with the Bill of Rights James Madison was the most famous anti What were the concerns of the Anti federalists with the newly drafted constitution What was their big win elections How to keep representatives honest pluralism and frequent Why were The Federalist Papers written Who were the authors What issues did the articles deal with Author Publius Madison hamilton and Jay Dealt with Why a republic can work in a large country Why separation of powers can limit abuse of power and Why federation can limit abuse of power What is the compound republic of America Federalist 51 The compound Republic is the Senate and the House of Representatives same time will be controlled by becuase they can control each other and at the itself What are enumerated powers for the federal government contained in the Constitution 17 of them in Article 1 Section 8 To borrow money on the credit of the US To lay and collect taxes duties imposts and excises Admit new states to the union Declare war create and maintain armed forces Coin money Establish rules of naturalization and bankruptcy Establish post offices Punish pirates What are the requirements to change the U S Constitution What type of government did we have in the US before the constitution was ratified The First Amendment deals with what five components What component of the bill of rights was most supportive of states rights Article 4 Article 1 Article 2 27 The Congress is set out in which article of the constitution The Presidency is set out in which article of the constitution How many amendments are there in the U S Constitution The newest amendment 27th is in some sense one of the oldest How can this be Because it was submitted for state ratification in 1789 but was passed in 1992 What are the terms of the U S House members U S Senators House members 2 year terms 25 year old 7 yr citizen resident of state 6 year terms 30 years old 9 yr citizen resident of state Senator Who is the president of the Senate The Vice President What does the constitution say about revenue bill introductions Must be introduced in the House What are the most important Congressional powers in the constitution Provide for general welfare spending Lay and collect taxes Regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states interstate commerce Laws necessary and proper for carrying forward the powers vested in the constitution elastic clause What is the elastic clause Laws necessary and proper for carrying forward the powers vested in the constitution elastic clause What is the relation of the presidential oaths to the Constitution In the oath the president swears to preserve protect and defend then constitution What branch of government is included in Article 3 Judiciary Other than the amendment process is there another way that the constitution can be changed What is the process Has this been used in the history of the country States can call constitutional convention 2 3 states and 3 4 states ratify results and no it has not been used before What is the 2nd amendment A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed How does the 4th amendment relate to modern times Because the 4th amendment relates to privacy and unlawful search and seizure It relates to now because of the advances in technology and the recent scandal that the government phone taps its citizens How many senators from each state serve in the U S senate How old must you be to serve in the House of Representatives Executive power is vested in which branch How many states had to ratify the constitution for it to become law of the land 2 25 Article 2 9 How many states actually did ratify the constitution 13 What is the primary contribution of the 14th amendment It means that no state can deny any person the right of life liberty or property without due process of law Less well known is birthright citizenship in the 14th amendment What is this and why is it controversial It means that if you were born in the US you were a citizen and would always be protected controversial because if your parents are illegal and have you here you re a citizen and they are not What is the 16th amendment Allows federal Government to collect income taxes What is the 17th amendment 2 Senators from each state serving for 6 years What is the living constitution Vagueness is good Interstate commerce Necessary and proper Impeachment treason
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